Grilled Stone Fruit Food

GRILLED STONE FRUITS WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill peaches, nectarines and plums, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. , Slice fruits; arrange on a serving plate. Drizzle with sauce.

GRILLED STONE FRUITS WITH BALSAMIC AND BLACK PEPPER SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to high. Coat the surface of the grill with oil or spray to avoid sticking. Place fruits cut side down on grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through and evenly marked.
• Heat the remaining ingredients (for the glaze) in small pot over medium-high heat or place on grill next to fruit. When the sauce reduces, it will become syrup-like in no time - less than a minute. If you burn food often or get distracted easily, cook it over lower heat. Otherwise, let it rip. When the balsamic sauce coats the back of a spoon and reduces by half, remove the pan from the heat and discard the ginger chunk.
• Arrange fruits on a platter and drizzle liberally with the glaze.

GRILLED STONE FRUIT

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high. Drizzle plums, peaches, and nectarines with olive oil and grill, cut sides down, until juicy and charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove with a metal spatula and serve with a dollop of yogurt.

GRILLED STONE FRUIT WITH FARMER'S CHEESE AND SPICED HONEY ALMONDS

Steps:

• For the spiced honey almonds: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Spread the almonds on the prepared baking sheet, then transfer to the oven and toast lightly, 8 minutes.
• Combine the honey, sugar, allspice, nutmeg and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar melts.
• Put the toasted almonds in a small bowl and toss with half of the honey mixture until evenly coated; reserve the remaining spiced syrup. Using a heat-proof spatula (the mixture will be hot), spread the coated almonds in an even layer on the baking sheet. Set aside until hardened, 15 minutes to 1 hour--the almonds will remain slightly sticky. Once hardened, coarsely chop or use whole.
• For the grilled stone fruit: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush the cut sides of the fruit with a bit of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the fruit, cut-side down, to mark and caramelize slightly, about 2 minutes. Brush the tops with a bit more oil, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and then flip and grill on the reverse side just to soften slightly, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Transfer the grilled fruit to a platter, cut-side up. Dollop the farmer's cheese around the fruit, drizzle some of the reserved spiced syrup over everything, and scatter the almonds on top. Serve immediately.

GRILLED STONE FRUIT

Steps:

• 1. Line a strainer with 2 sheets unbleached paper towels or cheesecloth set over a bowl. Place yogurt in a strainer and let the liquid drain off the yogurt. This will take about 1 hour.
• 2. Preheat grill on high heat. Cut fruit in half and remove pits.
• 3. Turn flame to medium high and place fruit cut side down. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes depending on your grill.
• 4. Add the zest (I prefer my zest really small so I use a microplane) and orange juice to the strained yogurt and mix.
• 5. Divide fruit between 4 plates. Top each pair with 1/4 c. yogurt mixture.
• 6. And 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Garnish with orange zest.
• 7. Note: Can be used as a brunch item, a breakfast, snack or even a side dish at dinner.

GRILLED STONE FRUIT SANGRIA

Steps:

• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat; oil grates. Grill peach, plum, and nectarine halves, flipping once, until lightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then cut into 1" chunks.
• Muddle grilled fruit and 6 halved cherries in a large pitcher with a wooden spoon. Top with wine, orange juice, brandy, and simple syrup; stir to incorporate. Chill at least 1 hour.
• Fill glasses with ice. Add sangria and muddled fruit and top each with a cherry.

GRILLED STONE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, melted butter and mint. Add fruit; marinate 30 minutes, turning once. Drain, reserving marinade., Grill fruit, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat 4-6 minutes. Turn; brush with reserved marinade. Grill, uncovered, brushing again, until fruit is tender but not mushy, 4-6 more minutes. Remove from heat; cool 5-10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut fruit into quarters., Whisk together olive oil, honey, kosher salt, allspice and remaining lemon juice. Drizzle half the dressing over arugula, tossing until well coated; place arugula on a large serving platter. Add grilled fruit; drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.